Article - Historic Mayfair Hotel in New York City Hotel Joins the Ascend Hotel Collection - Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) annouced with the addition of the Mayfair Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection. The Mayfair Hotel joins the Ascend Hotel Collection's existing New York City hotels the Blue Angel Hotel, The L Hotel and the Insignia Hotel as the brand continues its growth across the city's boroughs.